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- 180kms piste
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Alpine Property Finders is the UK's leading ski property specialists
We have a large selection of affordable and luxury ski property for sale in Switzerland and a team of property experts ready to help you through the buying process.
Our team of Swiss ski property experts
Our team have extensive knowledge of the Swiss property market and substantial experience of the resorts where we sell property. Our team members have all lived across Switzerland and have a detailed understanding of the Swiss ski property market.
We provide a personal service that is tailored to your exact requirements, supplying you with professional guidance on the different types of property available for sale in Switzerland. Our staff are ready to meet you, answer any questions and help you find the right apartment or chalet for your situation.
Swiss Ski Property
Looking for a dream chalet in Switzerland? Switzerland is one of the world’s most popular skiing destinations with an outstanding variety of powdery slopes, icy glaciers and snowy summits. We offer a vast portfolio of ski properties to suit every budget, taste and requirements.
Property in Switzerland is surrounded by natural beauty, with stunning wildlife to charm you during the summer and world-class skiing to keep you busy during the winter. Browse our extensive portfolio of chalets for sale in popular resorts such as Verbier, Champery, Grimentz and Nendaz.
Whether you are looking to purchase an investment property or a long-term holiday home for your family, get in touch and our team of property advisors will be happy to help.
Not sure which Swiss resort is right for you? Contact our team to discuss:
Champery is a charming Swiss village and is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area, the world’s largest ski and mountain bike domain.
Grimentz is a 15th century village that boasts an historic centre and contains many original and traditional chalets and farm buildings. Situated at the end of the Val D’Anniviers, Grimentz is a popular choice for buyers looking for a snow-sure high altitude investment.
Interlaken is a lakeside town close to Grindelwald that is steeped in tradition, located between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz with skiing to over 4,00m and across 213kms of marked pistes. The properties that can be found here include modern and contemporary chalets that perfectly combine the traditional chalets of the Berneseoberland.
Grindelwald is a glacial town situated in the Interlaken-Oberhasli and is an ideal location for those looking to ski, climb and bike.
La Tzoumaz is a hidden gem that is growing in popularity and is where you will find some of the great value chalets for sale. La Tzoumaz offers a great choice for buyers looking for access to the 4 Valleys ski region but at more affordable prices that neighbouring Verbier.
Nendaz is a lively resort located in the heart of the Four Valleys and is ideal for families. Benefiting from endless summer and winter activities Nendaz is a firm family favourite with plenty of high altitude skiing.
Verbier is one of the world’s premier ski resorts and renowned for its nightlife, après ski and over 400kms of piste. Offering some of the most desirable chalets in Switzerland, Verbier offers endless summer and winter activities with an added touch of glamour.
Zinal is a charming Swiss resort in the Val D’Anniviers that offers some of the most authentic alpine properties in Switzerland.
Yes, both Swiss residents and foreign buyers can get mortgages in Switzerland. Swiss banks offer mortgages to qualified applicants, but only for Swiss properties - you cannot use a Swiss mortgage to buy property elsewhere.
In June 2025 the Swiss National Bank recently cut the base rate to 0% in 2025. As a result mortgage accessibility has significantly improved for all buyers looking to invest in Swiss ski apartments and chalets.
As of July 2025, Swiss mortgage rates are once again some of the lowest in the world. Current example mortgage rates are as follows:
10-year fixed: 1.27%
15-year fixed: 1.64%
Variable (SARON): 0.81%
These rates represent historic lows and are down from 2.26% for 10-year fixed mortgages in early 2024
The potential savings here are now significant. For example, a CHF 1 million mortgage now costs CHF 12,700 annually in interest versus CHF 22,600 in 2024. Swiss property investors can now save CHF 9,900 per year compared to 2024.
The Swiss National Bank's 0% policy rate makes property investment in Switzerland particularly compelling at the moment and is expected to support house prices into the future.
Yes, they can. However, there are a few important rules and processes to understand.
Non-resident foreigners are allowed to purchase one second home in Switzerland.
That second home must be located in a designated tourist area—you cannot buy in cities like Zurich, for example.
Suitable locations include ski resorts and mountain villages like Grimentz, Nendaz, Verbier, Crans-Montana and others.
Yes. Switzerland has a national quota of foreign property purchases, currently just under 1,500 permits per year.
For example, the Valais canton (where Grimentz is located) receives about 330 permits per year.
The canton is responsible for allocating these permits.
Yes, you need a foreign buyer’s permit, but the process is straightforward and simple.
When you have found an apartment or chalet that you are interested in then you can make an offer verbally or in writing via your real estate agent.
Once you have a price agreed with the seller then you will sign a Declaration of Intent (DOI).
This DOI includes:
Your name, address, and date of birth
Details of the property (price, size, etc.)
A declaration that you do not own any other property in Switzerland
Submit to Land Registry:
This form is sent to the Land Registry Office, which checks and approves it.
Approval Time:
Approval for your foreign buyers permit usually takes a couple of weeks.
Complete the Purchase:
Once the permit is granted, you can move forward with finalising the purchase and sign the official deed at the notary’s office. This can either be done in person or via Power of Attorney (POA).
As a foreign, non-resident owner, you will pay taxes on:
This is similar to a rateable value and is usually well below the market price.
For a new build, it might be about 60% of the market value.
For older properties, it could be even less.
If you don’t rent out the property, you’ll still be taxed on an assumed rental value.
If you do rent it out, you're taxed on the actual income.
You’ll pay tax at the federal, cantonal, and municipal (communal) levels.
However, it’s all managed through one annual tax return, and the authorities handle the distribution.
As a general rule of thumb, expect to pay about 0.5% of the property's market value per year in taxes.
For example:
On a CHF 2 million property, total annual taxes would be approximately CHF 10,000.
Based on the latest 2025 market data, here are the average property prices in Switzerland:
Apartments: CHF 8,773 per square meter
Houses: CHF 7,872 per square meter
Alpine Chalets: CHF 19,600 per square meter (resort areas)
Source: Neho Real Estate and RealAdvisor
The price difference is substantial - alpine chalets cost nearly 2.5 times more per square meter than regular apartments. Premium resort chalets command even higher prices:
Sources: Gstaad and Verbier pricing from Alpine Homes International; Zermatt data from SwissInfo; St. Moritz figures from Finews
Resale properties currently command similar or slightly higher prices than new builds, particularly in prime locations. However, new builds offer advantages like modern energy efficiency and contemporary amenities, though they often require additional costs (minimum CHF 15,000 for kitchen fittings) and may be located in less central areas.
Source: RealAdvisor Property Prices
The market continues growing with apartments up 4.42% and houses up 4.69% year-over-year, driven by low interest rates and limited supply.
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